M. Lisha
MSc in Fashion Design, Bangalore
Chronicles of Origami – JD Design Awards 2024
“Chronicles of Origami” is a visionary fashion collection by M. Lisha, a graduate of the MSC in Fashion Design at the JD Institute of Fashion Technology in Bangalore, won the “Trailblazer Award (for a designer setting new trends)” at the JD Design Awards 2024. Ideas from this collection, taken from the art of origami, create clothes that can be worn by travelers, as most of these garments are designed to offer comfort and ease. Continuing the idea from the initial collection called Fold, this collection also combines foldable designs with denim materials, which immediately became a perfect solution for dandies, always paying attention to the far look.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Instead of merely being apparel, “Chronicles of Origami” is a combination of art and use. The major concept that has been used in this collection is origami, a Japanese art of paper folding. Originally, it was just folding paper and magnificent sculptures made from it, but now origami is a wearable item that you can take with you.
The idea of ‘Fold in Time Fashion’ describes this collection, in which the intention is to fold the garments and to be able to unfold them with equal ease. Thus, it brings convenience to the fashion-savvy traveler since they can carry their fashion items easily without consuming much space. From such functional wear items as jackets, which turn into small pouches, and pants, which fold into small bags, to stylish numbers in “Chronicles of Origami,” every garment is a true muse for modernist style.
JDDA 2024
The title of the work “Chronicles of Origami” fits adequately with the work’s theme of integration of canonical origami art with the modern requirements of the fashion industry. For centuries, people have been fascinated with the art of folding paper, as seen in origami, but it was only later that people started incorporating origami into their daily wear. This collection is the first one in which origami is introduced in free time: relaxed, comfortable clothing for the person who wants to look stylish, avoiding efforts and strict clothes.
The choice of the blue color range contributes to the casual elegance of the clothes, so they can be worn on a daily basis. All items in the apparel category are classified in the casual ready-to-wear segment, where the need for practicality is combined with style based on the goals and objectives of the trip. Altogether, it can be stated that “Chronicles of Origami” as a collection is the start of a new age in fashion that is the combination of art and utilitarianism.
M. Lisha
MSc in Fashion Design, Bangalore
www.jddesignawards.com